 Partying,
dating, drinking and pre-marital sex have become normal, acceptable
practices in Western society. And many Muslim youth in the West,
especially those is public school, feel the pressure to conform
to these norms on a daily basis. Dr. Ahmad Sakr tackles this
issue head-on with a workshop meant to be a starting point for
discussing solutions to this predicament. His convincing approach
is simple, straight-forward, humorous and daring. Hear about
Dr. Sakr's own personal experience of peer pressure and how he
dealt with it. And also get practical advice from college-age
Muslims who have been down the same road but were able to triumph
over the pressures they faced. This candid, interactive workshop
allows the youth in attendance to open up and inquire about the
issues troubling them in their social dealings which are negatively
affecting their faith. An equally important session for both
youth and parents! (Duration: 1 hour, 35 min) Ahmad Sakr was
educated at the American University in Beirut and the University
of Illinois where he received his PhD. He received his Islamic
education through the late Grand Mufti of Lebanon  and
from numerous Muslim scholars from neighboring countries. He
is president of the Foundation for Islamic Knowledge and has
written over 56 books about Islam, not including the innumerable
articles he has published.
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